Selling guide
Selling your first home? Avoid these common mistakes
Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
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Selling your first home involves avoiding common pitfalls. It's crucial to understand all associated costs, from agent fees to marketing, and be strategic with renovations to ensure a return on investment.
Choosing the right real estate agent is vital, as is setting the correct price using tools like Property Insights. Properly prepare your home by decluttering and staging. Finally, be transparent about any issues and carefully evaluate all offers, not just the highest one.
Mistakes to avoid as a first-time home seller in NZ
1. Not understanding the costs
Having a firm idea of the costs of selling is a must.
2. Over-spending on pre-sale renovations
3. Hiring the wrong agent
Choosing a real estate agent to sell your home is a crucial step.
4. Setting the wrong asking price
Do some research so you price your home right.
5. Not properly preparing your home for sale
6. Skimping on marketing
7. Hiding problems with your home
8. Only considering the highest offer
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